Health-Related Quality of life in Iranian Couples Receiving IVF/ICSI Treatment

Obejective (s): infertile couples receiving IVF / ICSI treatment may be at higher risk of developing psychological or health-related problems. Identification of these groups at risk may enable better allocation for appropriate counseling. a total of 1028 (516 women and 512 men) were invited to complete health survey short form (SF-36) questionnaire prior to initiating IVF / ICSI treatment in Vali.e.Asr hospital and Rooyan infertility center.The patient’s demographic and clinical characteristics were also recorded. male SF-36 scores were higher than those reported by women. Quality of life increased with advancing age, level of education, economic status, in working women and infertality due to male factor. Infertile couples are at risk of a sub- optimal quality of life. Psychological counselling, especially support psychotherapy, must be regarded for patients in order to increase their quality of life.